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In this webinar, we will cover basis to actions that one can take to make this happen (fun games involved).

As a new Classified employee, you are encouraged to attend the Benefits and Retirement Orientation within two weeks of your start date. Orientation takes place on the first and third Monday of every month*. Check-in begins at 1:00 p.m. Orientation begins at 1:15 p.m. and concludes by 4:00 p.m. Orientation will provide you with information on LSU, employee benefits, retirement plans and parking permits.

As a new Unclassified/Professional, Faculty, or Other Academic employee, you are encouraged to attend the Benefits and Retirement Orientation within two weeks of your start date. Orientation takes place on the first and third Monday of every month*. Check-in begins at 8:15 a.m. Orientation begins at 8:30 a.m. and concludes by 12:00 p.m. Orientation will provide you with information on LSU, employee benefits, retirement plans and parking permits.

New employees as well as existing employees with the Budget Analyst, HR Analyst, HR Originator or Cost Center Manager Security Roles are invited to attend the Budget Instructor Led Workday Training/Practice Lab. This course will focus on costing allocations as well as how to find your budget in Workday.

As an aspiring leader, it’s essential to know how to communicate clearly and stay composed—especially when conversations become challenging. This interactive session will help you build the skills and confidence needed to navigate tough discussions with clarity and poise. You’ll explore strategies for managing your own reactions, applying transparent communication principles, and practicing real-world scenarios that reflect everyday leadership challenges. Through guided exercises, you’ll leave w

As an emerging or aspiring leader, your ability to handle disagreement and tension with professionalism and empathy directly shapes how others perceive your leadership potential. In this session, you’ll learn practical strategies for communicating effectively, actively listening to understand different perspectives, and addressing conflict in a way that strengthens rather than strains relationships. By developing these skills now, you’ll be better prepared to build trust, influence outcomes, and

Class 4 of 4. In this workshop you will identify opportunities to keep your knowledge and skills up to date, learn how your supervisor can invest in your development, and create an action plan for your development goals.

Class 2 of 4. In this workshop, you will learn practical networking tips and techniques for introverts, extroverts, and the socially awkward!

Class 3 of 4. In this class, discover how to build strong working relationships with your supervisor(s) that help you gain influence you need to grow your career.

This course defines cost sharing and how to properly monitor and document cost sharing for departmental personnel and principal investigators. Zoom information and handouts will be provided to participants the day before the training takes place.